Mahogany Brown 8016 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4C2F27, LRV 4 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rojo Marrón from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C2F27 · 8016
Mahogany Brown
4%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mahogany Brown Technical Profile
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Mahogany Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mahogany Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALMahogany Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRojo Marrón
Rojo Marrón
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Burgundy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Horse
Behr
Very similar
Coffeehouse Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Bookmarker
Kilz
Visible difference
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mahogany Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mahogany Brown
#4C2F27
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645A42
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mahogany Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mahogany Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Mahogany Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mahogany Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mahogany Brown have?
Mahogany Brown by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mahogany Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mahogany Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mahogany Brown are Rojo Marrón by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Burgundy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Thoroughfare by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mahogany Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mahogany Brown?
Mahogany Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mahogany Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.